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Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Box Description

The year is 2035 and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out -- only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn. But beware, you must escape before the evil consumes you!

Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Featured Review

Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow is a good GBA game to play, I really enjoyed playing it, except that there were a few seconds freezing, which got me killed in the first boss level. I do not know if it was my computer or not so I just wanted to say that out. This Castlevania game is very different from what people would play on the NES and Genesis consoles. There are different characters and a different story, but the story is sort of related so give that one a chance. I personally think that this game is a mix of Castlevania and Fire Emblem because it is not like the other games that were on the NES and Genesis. This one is a whole new level of Castlevania.

Graphics - 10

The graphics are perfect. Pretty good levels and cool characters. The enemies were very similar like bats and skeletons. There were no screw ups in this game and the battle style graphics look very impressive.

Sound - 10

The sound is awesome and great melodies for the castle. Similar songs from the other Castlevania games and good sound effects from the characters and from the enemies.

Addictiveness - 8

This game is one of the games I would definitely play again. It is just like Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem. :D I am a big fan of Fire Emblem so that is why I like playing this.

Story - 8

The story is wonderful. It is very adventurous and interesting. I actually read what they talk about. I usually never read what they talk about because it really bored me, but this story was very interesting. I wonder what it is in the end.

Depth - 8

This Castlevania game is again just like Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem. It has equipping items and stats changing. you can also level up (I am pretty sure) and you can find items in the game that you can equip. You do not go places to buy items and equip them, they are just scattered in the levels, which is pretty different, but difficult if you want to find an awesome weapon.

Difficulty - 6

The game is quite hard if it weren't for the freezing (again, I do not know if it was my computer or not). Other than that, the game is fun. Some enemies can be difficult, but they seem to not take away lots of health from you, which is cool cause I really like having a lot of health. The only thing difficult is being able to understand the stats and the leveling up. It takes time to do what you want to do like equipping and when the next level up will be, but that is just how it is in Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem, right? :P

Wrap Things Up...

Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow is a good game to play. I recommend trying this game out for all you Castlevania fans. It is a whole lot better and the fighting style is well-prepared. :) Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Depth 8 Story 8 Difficulty 6

Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Game Description

Normally a solar eclipse isn't a dangerous event, but for Soma Cruz being sucked through a portal and into Dracula's castle during one will turn his day into a total nightmare. As Soma you must venture through the castle and find a way out. As you do so, you will discover the true meaning behind the event, and why Dracula has risen yet again.Although set in the future, all of the weapons and hazards are the same or similar to those seen in past Castlevania titles. Soma can find or buy weapons of all types such as swords, spears, and axes. Through his mysterious power of Dominance Soma can take the souls of his enemies and use their powers as his own, providing passive stat boosts, powerful magic, or even summoning them forth to fight on his behalf. Dracula's castle is a single continuous building, and as Soma's power of Dominance grows and he acquires more monster souls to power abilities he can bypass obstacles that were previously insurmountable. Players can link up with a friend's copy of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow to trade souls between them.

The Perfect Castlevania.MitsuriZXLook,i've seen many games that were RPG Platformers,but this one is different from everything. This ... Graphics 9 Sound 10 Addictive 9 Story 9 Depth 9 Difficulty 5Review Rating: 4.1/5 Submitted: 11-29-12 Updated: 01-20-13
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Castlevania Aria of SorrowChiputoAs a start I just want to say this game is amazing, I enjoyed nearly every minute and second of play... Graphics 8 Sound 10 Addictive 9 Story 9 Depth 10 Difficulty 6Review Rating: 2.8/5 Submitted: 08-10-13
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9.5

Castlevania Aria of Sorrow reviewpsychohawkCastlevania is a long running franchise, and for a good reason. They have been experts at side scrol... Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 10 Difficulty 6Review Rating: 2.7/5 Submitted: 07-29-12
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Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Cheat Codes

No item use and no Soul use

When starting a new game, type in NOSOUL to use no souls in the game. And type in NOUSE to use no items.

Lockerdown3 10-04-13 - 02:27 PM 100% souled this a while back, here for round 2 and get julius mode done while i'm at it

golgo 14 09-23-13 - 07:31 AM Right up there with Symphony of the Night if youre into their "Metroidvania" style of play..I yearn for Super Castlevania V , Please Konami do this!

lumi007 09-14-13 - 07:20 PM i started playing it for a while and this is a very good game.i recomend every 1 should try it.ill guarantee any 1 will like it and have alot of fun playing it.its a very good castlevania i love it

lumi007 09-12-13 - 11:01 AM pretty good game. it reminds me of symphony of the nigth.not bad for a gba game.gba supose 2 be a 32 bit portable system but its kind of a 16 bit 2 me in graphics and 8bit in sound.i would love it better if it came out for the snes:)bc its better 2 me.

Chiputo 08-11-13 - 09:24 AM I just got stuck in a wall and had to reload using a savestate 23 levels back(Great armour room) as well as lose all my rare items and souls :(
I think im rage quiting for a looongggg while ;~;

RedIsDed329 06-12-13 - 03:08 PM Am I the only one that uses the Joyeuse to look pimped?

yankinapple 04-25-13 - 06:47 PM One of the best Castlevania's I've played. So this is basically my favorite because of the whole soul stealing part in it. Without the RPG element I wouldn't even play Castlevania.

helperchamp 12-04-12 - 08:51 PM does anyone know how i can use their save data?Comment

yankinapple 11-21-12 - 04:51 AM This, is one of the best Castlevania games I have ever played because of the RPG elements and how fun it is. Plus it isn't that hard when you get used to the controls.

angryrpgnerd 10-27-12 - 10:10 AM its okay but order of escila and dawn of sorrow way better but best metriodvania is symphony of the night by far